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U.S. Interior, Invenergy Reach $765 Million Deal to Terminate Offshore Wind Leases

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The U.S. Interior Department on June 17 announced a settlement agreement with affiliates of Invenergy to terminate four offshore wind leases and redirect approximately $765 million toward natural gas-fired generation and geothermal energy projects across several states. Invenergy, one of the nation’s largest privately held energy infrastructure developers, will voluntarily relinquish offshore wind lease holdings…...

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Northeast States Advance Offshore Transmission Framework for Future Wind Projects

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The New Jersey administration on June 16 joined eight Northeast states and the District of Columbia in releasing a set of reports that lay out technical standards and policy recommendations for developing a more coordinated offshore transmission network along the Atlantic Coast. The reports were prepared by the POINTS Consortium, a research initiative supported by…...

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U.S. Energy Department Approves $1.6 Billion Loan for DTE Gas Infrastructure Upgrades

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The U.S. Energy Department on June 15 finalized a $1.6 billion loan for DTE Gas Company to modernize natural gas infrastructure in Michigan, a move projected to deliver more than $700 million in savings for customers while improving the reliability of the state’s energy distribution system. The financing, announced through the DOE’s Office of Energy…...

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Michigan Commission Establishes Energy Affordability Goal for Low-Income Households

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The Michigan Public Service Commission on June 11 established a statewide energy affordability goal that aims to reduce the energy burden of low-income households to no more than 6 percent of annual income, creating a new framework for utility assistance programs and customer bill support. The target allocates up to 4 percent of household income…...

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New York Launches 5-Gigawatt Nuclear Expansion Framework to Strengthen Grid Reliability

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The New York State Public Service Commission on June 11 initiated a proceeding to establish a Nuclear Reliability Backbone, or NRB, framework that could support development of up to 5 gigawatts of new nuclear generation, advancing Governor Kathy Hochul’s strategy to strengthen grid reliability and support the state’s clean energy transition. The initiative will evaluate…...

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Growing Scrutiny of PJM Amid Rising Demand, Rates, and Reliability Concerns

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PJM Interconnection LLC, which operates the grid across 13 states and the District of Columbia, is pursuing market, planning, and interconnection reforms as rapidly growing demand raises concerns about resource adequacy, infrastructure readiness, and consumer costs. The effort comes amid…Read the full report…...

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Visual Primer: Growing Scrutiny of PJM Amid Rising Demand, Rates, and Reliability Concerns

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PJM Interconnection LLC, which operates the grid across 13 states and the District of Columbia, is pursuing market, planning, and interconnection reforms as rapidly growing demand raises concerns about resource adequacy, infrastructure readiness, and consumer costs. The effort comes amid growing debate over ensuring reliability, attracting new generation investment, and allocating costs as electricity demand accelerates.

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FERC Approves Temporary PJM Fast-Track Interconnection Process to Accelerate New Generation

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on June 9 approved a proposal from PJM Interconnection to establish a temporary expedited interconnection process aimed at bringing large new power resources online more quickly as electricity demand accelerates across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest power markets. The new Expedited Interconnection Track will allow up to 10 qualifying projects to…...

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U.S. Energy Department Releases Fusion Roadmap to Accelerate Commercial Deployment by Mid-2030s

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The U.S. Energy Department on June 9 released a national fusion strategy aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of fusion energy, with the goal of supporting fusion pilot plants and commercial power generation by the mid-2030s. The initiative outlines federal priorities for research, infrastructure, workforce development, and industry collaboration as the U.S. seeks to…...

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New York Grid Faces Reliability Challenges from Data Centers, Electrification, and Resource Retirements: NYISO

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New York Independent System Operator on June 9 released its annual Power Trends 2026 report, warning that accelerating electricity demand, growing uncertainty around future load forecasts, and tightening reliability margins are increasing pressure on New York’s electric system. The grid operator outlined an “all-of-the-above” resource strategy that relies on competitive wholesale electricity markets to support…...